This year''s report chronicles new research on topics such as business cleanliness, hand hygiene, business sustainability programs and practices and foodborne illness prevention, the release stated.

According to the release, members of the Tork Green Hygiene Council, SCA''s collection of industry experts in the fields of hygiene and sustainability, also offer their commentary and counsel throughout the report.

"Sustainability and hygiene have significant and increasing value to our customers and their patrons, and we are committed to sharing our expertise and advice in these areas," said Don Lewis, president of SCA Tissue North America.

"We explore clean and green from a number of angles in this year''s Tork Report, including consumer buying habits, perceptions, trends and how all of this affects our customers’ bottom lines," Lewis added.